2017 Book 276: A FACE TO DIE FOR by Andrea Kane

ACCORDING TO URBAN LEGEND, EVERYONE HAS A DOUBLE OR EXACT LOOK-ALIKE. WOULD YOU SEARCH FOR YOURS? AND IF YOU FOUND THEM, WOULD YOU RISK YOUR LIFE FOR THEIRS?

When a case of mistaken identity in Manhattan results in Gia Russo seeing a photo of a Minneapolis woman who looks exactly like her, she can't resist reaching out to the mysterious stranger. Their Facebook private message exchange blossoms into a budding, long-distance friendship, and the two women agree to meet in New York and gauge the truth with their own eyes.

Shocked at the sight of one another, Gia and Danielle quickly bond over drinks, childhood pictures, and an uncanny feeling that they share more than just a visual resemblance. But when they decide to end the speculation and undergo DNA testing, the test's confirmation that they're identical twins raises more questions than answers.

And with good reason. The same mysterious forces that separated the sisters years ago are still at large, desperate to keep the two women apart. When the danger surrounding their reunion escalates and the sisters fear for their lives, Gia turns to an investigator whose wedding she just planned, Marc Devereraux of Forensic Instincts.

Despite being embroiled in another case, Forensic Instincts can't turn the panicked twins away and agrees to help. But as the team digs up skeletons long since buried, they unearth the shocking truth about who is willing to destroy the sisters and the families they have grown to love in order to save themselves.

It all seems to begin with a simple case of mistaken identity. Gia Russo, a wedding planner in New York is mistaken for Danielle Murano, a veterinarian from Minnesota. Two ladies that resemble one another soon takes a sinister turn in the latest addition to the Forensic Instincts series, A Face to Die For, by Andrea Kane.

Gia Russo and Danielle "Dani" Murano both assume they just look alike, but when they meet in person and are presumed to be identical twins they become curious. When they review their childhood photos together they realize there's much more than a superficial resemblance to one another. Even though they presumably have different dates of birth, they assume there must be a genetic connection to one another and obtain DNA tests. The results prove they are much closer than even they presumed, they are identical twins. When Dani is mugged and Gia's home is ransacked and a fire set, they quickly realize there's more happening than even they initially presumed. Gia turns to the Forensic Instincts team to investigate. As soon as Gia and Dani walk into the Forensic Instincts (FI) office, the team quickly realizes there's another link to this case and it's tied to a case they just solved. Who would want Gia and Dani to remain unknown to one another? Why is it so important that they not know their familial connection? And finally, how far is too far to protect a secret?

I always enjoy reading stories by Andrea Kane and found A Face to Die For to be a fast-paced and engaging read. The contemporary story (yes, there's a past story but if I tell you about it, it may provide too many clues...read the book!), begins with a graduate student being stalked by a professor. Then we're introduced to Gia and Dani's stories and their cyberstalker. In both cases, the full team of FI is front and center but it was nice to see Emma and Claire playing more active roles in these investigations. Yes, there are nice little twists in the stories and Ms. Kane keeps the suspense ramped up until the last few pages. I enjoyed all of the characters, especially Gia and Dani, as well as the action. A Face to Die For provides family drama, mystery, murder, stalking, suspense, and more. If you've read any of the previous Forensic Instincts books, you'll definitely want to read A Face to Die For. If you haven't read this series but enjoy mystery-suspense books, grab a copy of A Face to Die For along with the previous five books in this series. I can't wait to see what type of intrigue the Forensic Instincts team will delve into next.

Andrea Kane is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-eight novels, including fourteen psychological thrillers and fourteen historical romantic suspense titles. With her signature style, Kane creates unforgettable characters and confronts them with life-threatening danger. As a master of suspense, she weaves them into exciting, carefully-researched stories, pushing them to the edge—and keeping her readers up all night.

Kane's first contemporary suspense thriller, Run for Your Life, became an instant New York Times bestseller. She followed with a string of bestselling psychological thrillers including No Way Out, Twisted, and Drawn in Blood.

Her latest storytelling triumph, A Face To Die For, extends the Forensic Instincts legacy where a dynamic, eclectic team of maverick investigators continue to solve seemingly impossible cases while walking a fine line between assisting and enraging law enforcement. The first showcase of their talents came with the New York Times bestseller, The Girl Who Disappeared Twice, followed by The Line Between Here and Gone, The Stranger You Know, The Silence that Speaks and The Murder That Never Was.

Kane's beloved historical romantic suspense novels include My Heart's Desire, Samantha, The Last Duke, and Wishes in the Wind.

With a worldwide following of passionate readers, her books have been published in more than twenty languages.

Kane lives in New Jersey with her husband and family. She's an avid crossword puzzle solver and a diehard Yankees fan. Otherwise, she's either writing or playing with her Pomeranian, Mischief, who does his best to keep her from writing.

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